Should you buy it? So, do you need to buy all kinds of traditional Korean cookware to cook Korean cuisine? The answer is yes and no. The answer is yes because some dishes do require certain cooking vessels to make…
Types of Knives and How to Sharpen
Types of Knives In general, large knives are for heavy cutting and chopping and small knives are for precise delicate work. The chef knife is the most important knife that you need in your kitchen. The “chef knife” also known…
Buying, Freshness, and Storing Tofu
Buying Tofu Depending on the market that you go to, tofu will be sold in packages or unpackaged in a communal container. Here are some tips on which tofu you should purchase to get the freshest one. Tofu Freshness Let’s…
Types of Tofu (두부)
Tofu in Korean is (두부 / Du-bu). There are different varieties of tofu ranging from silken to extra firm. Tofu varies based on the amount of water that the tofu contains. Different levels of water content give the tofu different texture…
How to Prepare & Clean Whole Octopus
Step #1 Remove any unwanted parts Step #2 Clean the octopus
How to Prepare & Clean Whole Squid
Step #1: Remove the head from the tentacles. Step #2: Remove the spine Step #3: Remove the guts, eyes, and beak Step #4: Clean the squid
